Tom,
Brian gave you the straight scoop. He has very recent experience with the body/frame game.
Before you shift the body on the chassis, the following items should be checked in the rear suspension:
(1) Front bushing in rear spring should be checked for condition and protrusion distance out of spring eye.
(2) Locating stud in center of spring must be straight, unbroken and seated in spring seat hole.
(3) Rubber bushings (4 per side) should be in good condition in rear spring eye and frame hanger.
(4) Shackles must be positioned so the spring eye is between the hanger and the frame rail.
This probably sounds elementary, but you would be surprised how many cars are running around with one or more of these items that need attention. There was a '56 here in town whose right rear tire rubbed on the skirt during right turns. Seven dollars worth of rear bushings solved his problem.
After checking all the above items and you have the axle/frame relationship set properly and your tire still rubs the skirt; then you may have to shift the body on the frame. No Biggee. Let us know how your rear axle mounting inspection comes along and then we can describe the body shifting procedure.
Good Luck, Tom
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